GUNSMOKE: THE TWELFTH SEASON – VOLUMES 1 & 2

GUNSMOKE: THE TWELFTH SEASON REVIEWED

“Gunsmoke: The Twelfth Season” enters into 1966 with a season far more defined by its bizarre guest stars. Warren Oates and Martin Landau headline memorable episodes. However, William Shatner pulls up in a heady Holidays tinged episode during Star Trek Season 1. Timing can be weird through a historic filter. At least, we’re getting this season for the first time in full-color.

This was also the first season to really feature minority groups and give them attention. You’ve got to give “Gunsmoke” credit for painting a picture of the Old West that existed outside of Cowboys and Indians. Dodge City was a thriving community that was connected to a far larger world. CBS never got enough credit for their Westerns and it’s about time that changed. But, I realize that I’m doing these bits for the older viewers. Young people don’t care about Westerns. Hell, Tarantino can’t really get you guys to care. Rectify that.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Episodic Previews

A/V STATS

1.33:1 standard definition transfer

Mono

RELEASE DATE: 9/20/16

Video - 84%

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Audio - 84%

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Supplemental Material - 75%

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Show Score - 82%

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The Plot Thus Far

Marshal Matt Dillon keeps the peace in the rough and tumble Dodge City.